$999,999

500 Van Buren St Brooklyn, NY 11221

$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 full
2,268 sqft
$441 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 500 Van Buren St

Spacious 2-Family Attached Brownstone in Prime Bed-Stuy! Approx. 2,268 sq. ft., this brownstone offers a total of 7 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 three-quarter bath—perfect for an owner’s duplex with rental income or investment opportunity. Features include a full basement, private backyard, and classic brownstone details. Conveniently located near public transportation, just moments from the J train, and surrounded by local shops, cafes, and all the neighborhood favorites. Don’t miss this gem in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant!

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingOther, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,268 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1899
ParkingNone, Street
MLS #490839

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Other
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None, Street
  • Exterior: None
  • Heating: Other, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $999,999
  • Price/SqFt: $440
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,108
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Living Area: 2,268 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 490839
  • Office Name: BHHS Fillmore R.E.

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 06, 2019
Home Sold
$1,058,513
Mar 29, 2007
Home Sold
$700,000
Mar 23, 2004
Home Sold
$370,000
Oct 17, 1997
Home Sold
$95,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$111,300$3,108
2023$100,260$2,936
2021$94,200$5,488
2019$78,720$2,754
2018$12,182$2,548
2017$11,493$2,172

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

P.S. 26 Jesse Owens School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

1014 Lafayette Ave

2

P.S. 274 Kosciusko School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

800 Bushwick Ave

5

La Cima Charter School

Public Charter KG-5

0.3 mi

800 Gates Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,750. The most common annual income of people living in Brooklyn, NY is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

46%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • NissanNissan
  • HondaHonda
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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This home is located at 500 Van Buren St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11221 in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood. This 2,268 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,999.

In April 2025 more than 38 listings in Brooklyn, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 194 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 146 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY increased by 2.3% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $994,292 and the average listing age was 121 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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